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January 27, 2020 · 5:35 am

Fall Foliage Cruise — Portland Head Light, Portland, Maine


Adventure of the Seas docked in Portland, Maine

It was the morning of October 14, 2019 when Adventure of the Seas docked in Portland, Maine. And, as usual, Ursula had a full day in store for us, with a van tour, boat tour, and lunch planned. But before we get started, this  being a fall foliage cruise, let’s get out of the way at least one good fall foliage shot:

Portland fall colors

One of the stops awaiting us on this morning van tour was the famous Portland Head Light, which was completed in 1791.

Portland Head Light and the light keeper’s house (now a museum)

This being the coast of Maine, there’s a lot of drama down by the shoreline:

Rugged Maine coastline

Near the light keeper’s house you’ll find a nautical flagpole, complete with the flag of the United States of America, Maine’s state flag (left), and a flag for the town of Cape Elizabeth, in which the lighthouse is located:

Nautical Flagpole at Portland Head Light

But enough of that stuff. Let’s enjoy one of the most famous and historic lighthouses in the U.S. (click on any image  below to enlarge, and to bring up today’s gallery slide show):

Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light

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January 24, 2020 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — Bar Harbor Part 2


Cottage Street Signage

A last look at Bar Harbor before sailing away to Portland, Maine:

Lobster Traps

Bar Island Colors

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Reds and Greens

Lamppost

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January 22, 2020 · 5:35 am

Fall Foliage Cruise — Lunch at Paddy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Bar Harbor


Where lobster rolls come from

It was time for lunch, so I took Ursula over to Paddy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (click here for menu)for the best lobster roll we experienced over the course of this entire cruise. Yes, it was a bit pricey at about $25, but the amount of lobster meat piled onto the roll made it a bargain.

Paddy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, corner of Main and West

A good Irish pub has good Irish beers, and Paddy’s had my favorite. I’m not talking Guinness here, but rather Smithwick’s (pronounced Smitt-icks) Irish red ale:

My favorite Irish brew — Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale

Inside, Paddy’s has one main bar area and two restaurant areas:

Paddy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

Paddy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

So, let’s take a look at one of those delectable lobster rolls:

Paddy’s lobster roll (Ursula’s)

No pictured, because it disappeared too quickly, is a must-try dessert — Paddy’s wild Maine blueberry pie, a smallish tart featuring a flaky crust, a nicely tart lemon curd, and Maine blueberries, served with a side of vanilla ice cream.

 

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